National Honor Society

Maximizing Your Opportunity for Selection

• Student Application forms are available for those students in grades 10-12 who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or above and have been in attendance at Smithville High School for a minimum of 1 semester.

• Each form is evaluated and scored by members of the Faculty Advisory Committee.

 • A student can earn a maximum of 60 points. These points are

earned in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

• Scores in all areas will be totaled and ranked in order from highest to lowest.

 • The faculty advisory committee then double checks the final

scores and finalizes the cut-off score.  • Final scores are seen only by the committee and are sealed

thereafter.

Steps in the Selection Process for National Honor Society

* GPA will be filled in by the advisers, so please leave this section blank.

* Scholarship points are earned by

taking the GPA times 5. This will be tabulated by the selection committee.

Scholarship

• Officer positions• Captain of a team• Leadership awards earned in

organizations (such as Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts)

• Church leadership• Editor of yearbook/newspaper• Committee chairperson• Leadership position at work

Leadership

General Rule: Include EVERYTHING. The committee will determine the point value of the activity when it reviews your form.

• 8 hours of service = 1 point• Service includes volunteer activities

in school, church, and/or community.• A maximum of 10 service points may

be earned for service.

Service

General Rule: Include EVERYTHING.

Remember that you MUST quantify the activity with a total number of hours. Do NOT use phrases such as “weekly,” “monthly,” or “ongoing.” You will NOT get credit for any activity that does not have a specific number of hours with it.

• All staff members will consider the traits of honesty, attitude, responsibility, kindness, and work ethic.

• Applicants will receive a character score from 1 to 10. That number is multiplied by 2 to get the overall character score.

Character

• Your form must be typed for it to be considered. Feel free, however, to circle the years by hand.

• Include sponsor names and phone numbers where indicated. A phone number is not needed for SHS teachers.

• Applications must be printed and turned in to Mrs. Mertz or Mrs. Winterboer no later than 3 PM on the designated deadline. Absolutely no forms will be accepted after this time!

• Questions? See Mrs. Mertz or Mrs. Winterboer

Final Notes